Danish Explosion

Espanyol have today agreed to sign Gustav Isaksen from CSKA Moscow, who becomes the forth young Danish striker on the clubs books.

Espanyol’s youth set up is often headlined by having the Likes of Guler, Ben Seghir, Alvaro, Hickey, Kalimuendo, Broja and Sudakov.

However lurking in the background now are three of the Danish under 21 international teams strike force and one of their under 19s

Mathias Kvistgaarden has really burst on the scene these last 12 months for both club and country, which has seen scouts flock to his native country. An astute finisher with a strong frame, he is part of the danish sides new generation.

Mads Hansen is a name to keep an eye on, versatile in terms of being equally comfortable across midfield as he is attack, he is already being dubbed then next Christian Eriksen which is certainly a glowing reference. Again now part of the Danish under 21 team and utilised as a wide forward as a starter with Kvistgaarden, he is one that could turn into a real star if the right move comes.

Gustav Isaksen who today arrives, has already hit 22 goals this season and is flying at present, on the brink of the full national team, some of Europes bigger clubs are already swarming with his club unlikely to be able to bat off approaches when those bids start to land.

Gustav Christensen has been breaking youth records weekly in Denmark and has been rewarded with a move to Hertha Berlin this spring. Last season despite playing wide left he hit 34 goals, from 31 games which is some return.

“We’ve opted to look at other countries where there is potential for players to break out. We can see the impact and breakout of Rasmus Hojlund, and there is a number of young players like him playing champions league football and performing at the highest level against some of Europes Elite clubs and players. Its easier to perhaps look at France, Spain or Germany, but truth be told, not everyone can be the next Mbappe and those countries are littered with 100s of players under 21 who appear to have potential but will get to the point at national level that there is a 20 players to get past to get a cap. We continue to look for players who can improve and be an asset for the club. I’m sure some will question the swap for Weah who is likely to hit 87 within the next 48 hours, just had big real life move to Juventus and is progressive. However, i think Isaksen long term could prove to be value and we are happy to now have 4 Danish strikers with potential”